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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

    Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

    By Sherri On May 20, 2019, Updated November 13, 2021 32 Comments

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    4.81 from 21 votes
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    This is the best Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe ever.  They are soft and chewy and coated with cinnamon and sugar for the perfect classic cookie.

    This week my daughter, aka “the Pinterest lover”, has been salivating over goodies she has seen on Pinterest and pleaded with me to let her make something “fun” (as she says)

    Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my favorites cookies growing up.  They’re a little crisp on the outside but soft on the inside.  This recipe is absolute perfection!  I love making classic cookies like these as well as these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and Snowball Cookies too!

    a stack of four Snickerdoodle Cookies with one leaning against the stack

     

    One of the keys to making the perfect snickerdoodle is not using too much flour. Be sure to level off your measuring cup carefully. (or if you happen to have a kitchen scale, that is by far the most precise.)  Also, the cream of tartar is a must.

    Use can also use this conversion chart if you would like to double this recipe.

    How to Make the Best Snickerdoodle Cookies

    In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes .

    Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.

    In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.

    Pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.

    Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the cinnamon for the topping.

    Roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of the dough into a ball. These cookie scoops are wonderful for perfectly sized cookies.

    Then roll this ball in the cinnamon & sugar mixture and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. (I like to roll them twice!)

    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just light golden in color.  They need to be soft so check them carefully.

    ENJOY!!

    four Snickerdoodle Cookies leaning against each other

    If you like these, try these other cookie recipes too:

    Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Cake Mix Cookies

    Molasses Cookies

    Peanut Butter Honey Cookies

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    A close up of a stack of 5 Snickerdoodle cookies

    Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

    This is the best snickerdoodle cookies recipe. They are a little crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfection for any occasion. 
    4.81 from 21 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 59 minutes
    Servings: 15
    Calories: 151kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Equipment

    • Cookie Scoop
    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • For the topping:
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a medium, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes.
    • Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
    • In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
    • Pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
    • Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the cinnamon for the topping.
    • Roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of the dough into a ball.
    • Then roll this ball in the cinnamon & sugar mixture and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. For a flatter cookie, press down the center a little.
    • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just light golden in color.  They need to be soft so watch carefully the last couple of minutes.

    Notes

    Measure out flour carefully to avoid the cookies being too hard.
    Press the balls down in the center before placing in the oven for a flatter cookie.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      December 09, 2014 at 12:22 am

      Looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

      Reply
    2. Brittany M.

      December 09, 2014 at 12:07 am

      I have seen your post/cookies several different places over the last couple of days and every single time I stop and stare, and my mouth begins to water slightly. I love cookies, especially cookies without chocolate chips, or anything extra. Think I will finally give these a try, I think I have been given a sign lol.

      Reply
    3. Green Living For The Lazy And Spoiled

      December 08, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Ooops, that was supposed to be FIVE stars. Sorry!

      Reply
    4. Green Living For The Lazy And Spoiled

      December 08, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      1 star
      I absolutely love Snickerdoodle cookies! Thanks so much for the recipe.

      Reply
    5. Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution

      December 07, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      I recently started sharing recipes on The Jenny Evolution and thought it would be terrific to have a group on FB where we can share our recipes not just with other bloggers but with people who are searching out recipes. That said, I’m launching a Food Blogger group! If we work together we can make this a great outlet for all of us. If you’d like to join, visit me here https://www.facebook.com/groups/341455112700743/

      To be approved post to the group, please follow the directions in the group description. Look forward to seeing you there!

      Reply
    6. Karly

      December 07, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Snickerdoodles are my favorite! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

      Reply
    7. Sherry

      December 06, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      These looks so delish! I’m sure your kids appreciated the 20% rule working in their favor.

      Reply
    8. Kimberly

      December 06, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      This looks so perfect! I wish I could take a bite right now! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you!
      Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    9. mitchypoo

      December 06, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Oh yum! I’m definitely making these and also interested in your healthy gluten free brownies. Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Miz Helen

      December 06, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      We are a snickerdoodle family ,we will love these cookies! http://petiteallergytreats.blogspot.com/2014/12/saturaday-night-fever-63-christmas.html

      Reply
      • Miz Helen

        December 06, 2014 at 1:28 pm

        Oops, I am so sorry, I pressed the wrong button, didn’t mean to leave a link to someones site.
        Miz Helen

        Reply
    11. Teri@The Freshman Cook

      December 05, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Gotta love a good snickerdoodle, and your recipe sounds incredible! I’d love if you would share this at the blog party, Celebrate It! We are all about celebrating the little everyday things of our wonderful life, along with the big things!
      http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/12/celebrate-it-blog-party-20.html

      Reply
    12. Margaret

      December 04, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Great recipe! Don’t you find that the cream of tartar is like the secret ingredient for keeping them so soft? I love snickerdoodles. Visiting from Wicked Awesome Wednesday. Started following of FB and pinterest.

      Reply
    13. Cathy

      December 03, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      I love snickerdoodles! Such a great classic cookie, and these look big and chewy! 🙂 All month long I am doing a cookie countdown to Christmas! I would love for you to stop by and check it out! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Coco

      December 03, 2014 at 12:07 am

      5 stars
      Those look so yummy!! Also, wanted to let you know I have a link party on Wednesday, hope to see you there! Can’t wait to party with you at https://homeschoolapalooza.wordpress.com 🙂

      Reply
    15. Jen @ Noting Grace

      December 02, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookies by far and your recipe is just in time for the holidays!

      Thanks for sharing!
      Jen @ Noting Grace
      http://notinggrace.blogspot.com

      Reply
    16. Linda

      December 01, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      Just the thought of snickerdoodles warms me. I don’t know what it is about those cookies, but they are special.

      Reply
    17. Jenny Marie

      December 01, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Yumm That is my kind of dessert, my dad and brother will love this recipe! I would love for you to share a post on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
      Jenny Marie
      http://jennymaire.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    18. Jennifer @ Organized Home Organized School

      December 01, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      These look so delicious! I will have to add these to my list of cookies to make with the kids this holiday season. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    19. Gilly

      December 01, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      I had heard of Snickerdoodles before but did not know what they were (I live in Australia)……these look so good! I will definately be giving them a try! Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    20. Katherines Corner

      November 15, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you for joining the fun at the Christmas Cookie Swap Linky Party. I have pinned your yumminess xo

      Reply
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